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Old 05-08-2019, 03:07 PM
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Which model Porsche battery charger do I need for my 991 GT2RS? And, will it work in the cigarette lighter socket like in past models?
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CTEK makes the battery chargers for Porsche - and they have a wide range - I plug mine into both CL and the 12 volt socket in the passenger foot well - IMHO there is no need to pay the porsche mark up just for their logo on someone else's charger.

amazon has the full CTEK line and will deliver in the next day or two.

I have two of these - 1 for my wife's '15 Boxster and 1 for my GT3 (both a '15 and an '18) - it's worked well by all accounts and my 12 volt batteries have always been charged

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought a CTEX extension cord (1 or 2 actually) so that I have flexibility with regards to placement of the charging unit and simply run a long cable to the car…
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Originally Posted by daveo4porsche
CTEK makes the battery chargers for Porsche - and they have a wide range - I plug mine into both CL and the 12 volt socket in the passenger foot well - IMHO there is no need to pay the porsche mark up just for their logo on someone else's charger.

amazon has the full CTEK line and will deliver in the next day or two.

I have two of these - 1 for my wife's '15 Boxster and 1 for my GT3 (both a '15 and an '18) - it's worked well by all accounts and my 12 volt batteries have always been charged

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought a CTEX extension cord (1 or 2 actually) so that I have flexibility with regards to placement of the charging unit and simply run a long cable to the car…
I have a Porsche battery charger but it's a few years old. Will it work on a 991 GT2RS?
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most likely.
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Yeah, that one will be fine.
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I think we're missing the bigger picture here! congrats on a 991 GT2 RS - color me jealous.
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I have been using the 3300 for at least 5 years with zero complaints. I have an extension cord and a cigarette lighter socket adapter.
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Originally Posted by daveo4porsche
I think we're missing the bigger picture here! congrats on a 991 GT2 RS - color me jealous.
Thanks man.
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Originally Posted by Hex
I have a Porsche battery charger but it's a few years old. Will it work on a 991 GT2RS?
It should. I have used the one from the 90's on mine and no issues.
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CTEK MUS 4.3 is the model you want. The cigarette lighter may or may not stay active, if not ask your tech to perform the WG38 communications upgrade



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